Từ Vựng IELTS Online Test Practice Test Plus 2 - Reading Test 6
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📓 Passage 1: Astronaut ice cream, anyone?
Freeze
/friz/
(verb). turn or be turned into ice or another solid as a result of extreme cold.
significantly
/sɪgˈnɪfɪkəntli/
(adv). in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect on something or to be noticed
transportation
/ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
(noun). a system for carrying people or goods from one place to another using vehicles, roads, etc.
pharmaceutical
/ˌfɑrməˈsutɪkəl/
(adj). relating to medicinal drugs, or their preparation, use, or sale
storage
/ˈstɔrəʤ/
(noun). the action or method of storing something for future use.
biological
/ˌbaɪəˈlɑʤɪkəl/
(adj). connected with the science of biology
preserve
/prəˈzɜrv/
(verb). Retain (a condition or state of affairs)
Chemist
/ˈkɛmɪst/
(noun). an expert in chemistry; a person engaged in chemical research or experiments.
container
/kənˈteɪnər/
(noun). an object that can be used to hold or transport something.
Similarly
/ˈsɪmələrli/
(adv). in a similar way
manuscript
/ˈmænjəˌskrɪpt/
(noun). A book, document, or piece of music written by hand
preservation
/ˌprɛzərˈveɪʃən/
(noun). the act of keeping something in its original state or in good condition
valuable
/ˈvæljəbəl/
(adj). Worth a great deal of money.
process
/ˈprɑˌsɛs/
(noun). a series of actions that you take in order to achieve a result
sublimation
/ˌsʌblɪˈmeɪʃən/
(noun). the act of directing your energy, especially sexual energy, to socially acceptable activities such as work, exercise, art, etc.
efficient
/ɪˈfɪʃənt/
(adj). effective with the least energy/manpower consumed
technique
/tɛkˈnik/
(noun). A way of carrying out a particular task,
bacteria
/bækˈtɪriə/
(noun). the simplest and smallest forms of life. Bacteria exist in large numbers in air, water and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease
enzyme
/ˈɛnˌzaɪm/
(noun). a substance produced by a living organism which acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.
virtually
/ˈvɜrʧuəli/
(adv). nearly; almost.
chamber
/ˈʧeɪmbər/
(noun). A large room used for formal or public events.
coil
/kɔɪl/
(verb). to wind into a series of circles; to make something do this
refrigerator
/rəˈfrɪʤəˌreɪtər/
(noun). a piece of electrical equipment in which food is kept cold so that it stays fresh
compressor
/kəmˈprɛsər/
(noun). a machine that compresses air or other gases
vapour
/ˈveɪpə/
(noun). a mass of very small drops of liquid in the air
condense
/kənˈdɛns/
(verb). to change from a gas into a liquid; to make a gas change into a liquid
solid
/ˈsɑləd/
(adj). Firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid.
infer
/ɪnˈfɜr/
(verb). to reach an opinion or decide that something is true on the basis of information that is available
microorganism
/ˌmaɪkroʊˈɔrgəˌnɪzəm/
(noun). A microscopic organism, especially a bacterium, virus, or fungus
composition
/ˌkɑmpəˈzɪʃən/
(noun). A creative work, especially a poem or piece of music.
altitude
/ˈæltəˌtud/
(noun). the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.
civilisation
/ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
(noun). a state of human society that is very developed and organized
peak
/pik/
(noun). the pointed top of sth
pressure
/ˈprɛʃər/
(noun). Continuous physical force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it.
freezer
/ˈfrizər/
(noun). a refrigerated compartment, cabinet, or room for preserving food at very low temperatures
suspend
/səˈspɛnd/
(verb). stop or delay sth for a time
animation
/ˌænəˈmeɪʃən/
(noun). the state of being full of energy and enthusiasm.
revitalise
/ˌriːˈvaɪtəlaɪz/
(verb). imbue (something) with new life and vitality
foodstuff
/ˈfudˌstʌf/
(noun). A substance suitable for consumption as food.
intact
/ɪnˈtækt/
(adj). not damaged or impaired in any way; complete
ripen
/ˈraɪpən/
(verb). to become ripe
military
/ˈmɪləˌtɛri/
(adj). Relating to or characteristic of soldiers or armed forces.
cramped
/kræmpt/
(adj). feeling or causing someone to feel uncomfortably confined or hemmed in by lack of space.
spacecraft
/ˈspeɪˌskræft/
(noun). a vehicle used for traveling in space
convert
/ˈkɑnvɜrt/
(verb). Change the form, character, or function of something.
molecule
/ˈmɑləˌkjul/
(noun). A group of atoms bonded together,
liquid
/ˈlɪkwəd/
(noun). a substance that flows freely and is not a solid or a gas, for example water or oil
arc
/ɑrk/
(noun). A part of a curve, especially a part of the circumference of a circle.
atmospheric
/ˌætməˈsfɛrɪk/
(adj). relating to the atmosphere of the earth or (occasionally) another planet.
thaw
/θɔ/
(verb). to turn back into water after being frozen
molecular
/məˈlɛkjələr/
(adj). relating to or consisting of molecules.
vacuum
/ˈvækjum/
(noun). a space that is completely empty of all substances, including all air or other gas
pump
/pʌmp/
(noun). a mechanical device using suction or pressure to raise or move liquids, compress gases, or force air into inflatable objects such as tires.
frost
/frɔst/
(noun). A deposit of small white ice crystals formed on the ground or other surfaces
sufficiently
/səˈfɪʃəntli/
(adv). enough for a particular purpose; as much as you need
package
/ˈpækəʤ/
(noun). an object or group of objects wrapped in paper or plastic, or packed in a box
degrade
/dɪˈgreɪd/
(verb). to show or treat somebody in a way that makes them seem not worth any respect or not worth taking seriously
restore
/rɪˈstɔr/
(verb). Bring back or re-establish
unscathed
/ənˈskeɪðd/
(adj). without suffering any injury, damage, or harm
concept
/ˈkɑnsɛpt/
(noun). An abstract idea
📓 Passage 2: THE WILD SIDE OF TOWN
wildlife
/ˈwaɪlˌdlaɪf/
(noun). Wild animals collectively; the native fauna (and sometimes flora) of a region.
ecosystem
/ˈikoʊˌsɪstəm/
(noun). a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment
ideal
/aɪˈdil/
(adj). most suitable option for one’s desire/requirement
fragmentation
/ˌfrægmənˈteɪʃən/
(noun). the act or process of breaking or making something break into small pieces or parts
agrochemical
/ˌægroʊˈkɛməkəl/
(noun). any chemical used in farming, especially for killing insects or for making plants grow better
lowland
/ˈloʊˌlænd/
(adj). connected with an area of land that is fairly flat and not very high above sea level
catastrophic
/ˌkætəˈstrɑfɪk/
(adj). Involving or causing sudden great damage
pesticide
/ˈpɛstəˌsaɪd/
(noun). A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
revolution
/ˌrɛvəˈluʃən/
(noun). a change in the way a country is governed, usually to a different political system and often using violence or war
intimate
/ˈɪntəmət/
(adj). closely acquainted; familiar, close
mosaic
/moʊˈzeɪɪk/
(noun). a pattern or picture made using many small pieces of coloured stone or glass
interconnect
/ˌɪntərkəˈnɛkt/
(verb). to connect similar things; to be connected to or with similar things
hedge
/hɛʤ/
(noun). a fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs
habitat
/ˈhæbəˌtæt/
(noun). The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
hedgerow
/ˈhɛʤrəʊ/
(noun). a line of bushes planted along the edge of a field or road
farmland
/ˈfɑrmˌlænd/
(noun). land that is used for farming
isolation
/ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
(noun). The process or fact of isolating or being isolated
species
/ˈspiʃiz/
(noun). a group of living organism that are identical to each other
ecological
/ikəˈlɑʤɪkəl/
(adj). Relating to or concerned with the relation of living organisms
tangle
/ˈtæŋgəl/
(noun). a twisted mass of threads, hair, etc. that cannot be easily separated
canal
/kəˈnæl/
(noun). a long straight passage dug in the ground and filled with water for boats and ships to travel along; a smaller passage used for carrying water to fields, crops, etc.
railway
/ˈreɪlˌweɪ/
(noun). A track made of steel rails along which trains run.
embankment
/ɛmˈbæŋkmənt/
(noun). a wall of stone or earth made to keep water back or to carry a road or railway/railroad over low ground
verge
/vɜrʤ/
(noun). an edge or border
boundary
/ˈbaʊndəri/
(noun). A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.
lace
/leɪs/
(verb). a fine open fabric, typically one of cotton or silk, made by looping, twisting, or knitting thread in patterns and used especially for trimming garments.
corridor
/ˈkɔrədər/
(noun). A long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms
hedgehog
/ˈhɛʤˌhɑg/
(noun). a small brown animal with stiff parts like needles (called spines ) covering its back. Hedgehogs are nocturnal (= active mostly at night) and can roll into a ball to defend themselves when they are attacked.
kingfisher
/ˈkɪŋˌfɪʃər/
(noun). a bird with a long beak, that catches fish in rivers. The European kingfisher is small and brightly coloured and the American kingfisher is larger and blue-grey in colour.
dragonfly
/ˈdrægənflaɪ/
(noun). an insect with a long thin body, often brightly coloured, and two pairs of large transparent wings. Dragonflies are often seen over water.
recreation
/ˌrɛkriˈeɪʃən/
(noun). the action or process of creating something again
accommodate
/əˈkɑməˌdeɪt/
(verb). Fit in with the wishes or needs of.
wasteland
/ˈweɪstˌlænd/
(noun). an unused area of land that has become barren or overgrown
significance
/səgˈnɪfɪkəns/
(noun). the importance of something, especially when this has an effect on what happens in the future
eclipse
/ɪˈklɪps/
(verb). an obscuring of the light from one celestial body by the passage of another between it and the observer or between it and its source of illumination
legacy
/ˈlɛgəsi/
(noun). An amount of money or property left to someone in a will.
demolish
/dɪˈmɑlɪʃ/
(verb). pull or knock down (a building)
quarry
/ˈkwɔri/
(noun). A large, deep pit, from which stone or other materials are or have been extracted.
redundant
/rɪˈdʌndənt/
(adj). without a job because there is no more work available
brownfield
/ˈbraʊnˌfild/
(noun). a former industrial or commercial site where future use is affected by real or perceived environmental contamination
so-called
/ˈsoʊˈkɔld/
(adj). commonly designated by the name or term specified.
spectacularly
/spɛkˈtækjələrli/
(adv). in a very impressive way
colonize
/ˈkɑləˌnaɪz/
(verb). (of a country or its citizens) send a group of settlers to (a place) and establish political control over it
birch
/bɜrʧ/
(noun). a slender, fast-growing tree that has thin bark (often peeling) and bears catkins. Birch trees grow chiefly in north temperate regions, some reaching the northern limit of tree growth
willow
/ˈwɪˌloʊ/
(noun). a tree or shrub of temperate climates that typically has narrow leaves, bears catkins, and grows near water. Its pliant branches yield osiers for basketry, and its wood has various uses
grassland
/ˈgræˌslænd/
(noun). a large area of open land covered with wild grass
shallow
/ˈʃæloʊ/
(adj). Of little depth.
wetland
/ˈwɛtˌlænd/
(noun). connected with or existing in areas of wet land
consequence
/ˈkɑnsəkwəns/
(noun). A result or effect, commonly unpleasant
predator
/ˈprɛdətər/
(noun). An animal that naturally preys on others.
abundance
/əˈbʌndəns/
(noun). A very large quantity of something.
domestic
/dəˈmɛstɪk/
(adj). of or inside a particular country, household
exotic
/ɪgˈzɑtɪk/
(adj). originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country.
nectar
/ˈnɛktər/
(noun). a sugary fluid secreted by plants, especially within flowers to encourage pollination by insects and other animals. It is collected by bees to make into honey
thriving
/ˈθraɪvɪŋ/
(adj). Prosperous and growing
artificial
/ˌɑrtəˈfɪʃəl/
(adj). made or produced to copy something natural; not real
absorb
/əbˈzɔrb/
(verb). take in water due to chemical or physical force
excess
/ˈɛkˌsɛs/
(adj). in addition to an amount that is necessary, usual or legal
canopy
/ˈkænəpi/
(noun). An ornamental cloth covering hung or held up over something,
intercept
/ˌɪntərˈsɛpt/
(verb). to stop somebody/something that is going from one place to another from arriving
rainstorm
/ˈreɪnˌstɔrm/
(noun). a heavy fall of rain
Sustainable
/səˈsteɪnəbəl/
(adj). Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
drainage
/ˈdreɪnəʤ/
(noun). the system of water or waste liquids flowing away from somewhere into the ground or down pipes
runoff
/ˈrʌˌnɔf/
(noun). a second vote or competition that is held to find a winner because two people taking part in the first competition got the same result
reed
/rid/
(noun). the draining away of water (or substances carried in it) from the surface of an area of land, a building or structure, etc.
scientific
/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
(adj). involving science
recovery
/rɪˈkʌvri/
(noun). a return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength.
dependent
/dɪˈpɛndənt/
(adj). contingent on or determined by.
restoration
/ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən/
(noun). the work of repairing and cleaning an old building, a painting, etc. so that its condition is as good as it originally was
scheme
/skim/
(noun). A large-scale systematic plan or arrangement for attaining some particular object
conservation
/ˌkɑnsərˈveɪʃən/
(noun). prevention of wasteful use of a resource
essence
/ˈɛsəns/
(noun). the most important quality or feature of something, that makes it what it is
marginal
/ˈmɑrʤənəl/
(adj). small and not important
reservoir
/ˈrɛzəˌvwɑr/
(noun). a natural or artificial lake where water is stored before it is taken by pipes to houses, etc.
reserve
/rɪˈzɜrv/
(noun). a supply of a commodity not needed for immediate use but available if required
skylark
/ˈskaɪˌlɑrk/
(noun). a small bird that sings while it flies high up in the sky
toad
/toʊd/
(noun). a tailless amphibian with a short stout body and short legs, typically having dry warty skin that can exude poison
reversal
/rɪˈvɜrsəl/
(noun). a change to an opposite direction, position, or course of action.
burgeon
/ˈbɜrʤən/
(verb). to begin to grow or develop rapidly
deafening
/ˈdɛfənɪŋ/
(adj). (of a noise) so loud as to make it impossible to hear anything else
dawn
/dɔn/
(noun). the time of day when light first appears
familiarize
/fəˈmɪljəˌraɪz/
(verb). to learn about something or teach somebody about something, so that you/they start to understand it
hare
/hɛr/
(noun). an animal like a large rabbit with very strong back legs, that can run very fast
eagle
/ˈigəl/
(noun). a large bird of prey (= a bird that kills other creatures for food) with a sharp curved beak and very good sight
deer
/dɪr/
(noun). (con nai) an animal with long legs, that eats grass, leaves, etc. and can run fast. Most male deer have antlers (= horns shaped like branches). There are many types of deer.
woodland
/ˈwʊˌdlænd/
(noun). an area of land that is covered with trees
lifeless
/ˈlaɪfləs/
(adj). Dead or apparently dead.
plausible
/ˈplɔzəbəl/
(adj). eeming reasonable or probable >< unreasonable, improbable (không có khả năng)
supplement
/ˈsʌpləmənt/
(verb). to add something to something in order to improve it or make it more complete
embrace
/ɛmˈbreɪs/
(verb). Hold (someone) closely in one's arms
Biodiversity
/ˌbaɪoʊdaɪˈvɜrsəti/
(noun). the existence of a large number of different kinds of animals and plants which make a balanced environment
📓 Passage 3: Running on empty
fatigue
/fəˈtig/
(noun). việc khó nhọc
exhaustion
/ɪgˈzɑsʧən/
(noun). kiệt sức
athlete
/ˈæˌθlit/
(noun). Vận động viên điền kinh, thể dục thể thao
originate
/əˈrɪʤəˌneɪt/
(verb). bắt nguồn
Precise
/prɪˈsaɪs/
(adj). Chính xác
tire
/ˈtaɪər/
(verb). làm mệt nhọc
hypothesis
/haɪˈpɑθəsəs/
(noun). giả thuyết
standard
/ˈstændərd/
(noun). tiêu chuẩn
petrol
/ˈpɛtroʊl/
(noun). xăng dầu
distress
/dɪˈstrɛs/
(noun). phiền muộn
spring from
/sprɪŋ frʌm/
(phrase). Là nguyên nhân của cái gì đó
overtax
/ˈoʊvərˌtæks/
(verb). Bắt ai làm việc quá nhiều, đòi hỏi quá nhiều ở sức lực, của ai...
emotional
/ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/
(adj). thiên cảm xúc
essence
/ˈɛsəns/
(noun). bản chất
physiological
/ˌfɪziəˈlɑʤɪkəl/
(adj). sinh lý
subconscious
/səbˈkɑnʃəs/
(adj). tiềm thức
cue
/kju/
(noun). gợi ý
brink
/brɪŋk/
(noun). bờ vực
sensation
/sɛnˈseɪʃən/
(noun). Cảm giác/Cảm nhận
interpret
/ɪnˈtɜrprət/
(verb). Diễn giải
governor
/ˈgʌvərnər/
(noun). thống đốc
athletic
/æˈθlɛtɪk/
(adj). mang tính thể thao; năng động
Puzzling
/ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
(adj). đánh đố
paradox
/ˈpɛrəˌdɑks/
(noun). nghịch lý
accumulation
/əˌkjumjəˈleɪʃən/
(noun). tích lũy
simulate
/ˈsɪmjələt/
(verb). mô phỏng
cyclist
/ˈsaɪkəlɪst/
(noun). Người đạp xe
sensor
/ˈsɛnsər/
(noun). Thiết bị cảm biến
nerve
/nɜrv/
(noun). dây thần kinh
impulse
/ˈɪmpəls/
(noun). Cảm hứng
fibre
/ˈfaɪbər/
(noun). Vải sợi; Chất xơ
endurance
/ˈɛndərəns/
(noun). sức chịu đựng
pedal
/ˈpɛdəl/
(noun). bàn đạp
compensate
/ˈkɑmpənˌseɪt/
(verb). đền bù
proportion
/prəˈpɔrʃən/
(noun). Tỷ lệ
sprint
/sprɪnt/
(verb). tăng tốc
strive
/straɪv/
(verb). phấn đấu
Mythology
/məˈθɑləʤi/
(noun). Thần thoại
exhausted
/ɪgˈzɑstəd/
(adj). mệt mỏi
reserve
/rɪˈzɜrv/
(noun). dự trữ
theoretically
/ˌθiəˈrɛtɪkəli/
(adv). về mặt lý thuyết
regulate
/ˈrɛgjəˌleɪt/
(verb). Điều tiết, quản lý
catastrophic
/ˌkætəˈstrɑfɪk/
(adj). thảm khốc
limitation
/ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/
(noun). sự giới hạn
physical
/ˈfɪzɪkəl/
(adj). Thuộc về mặt vật lý, cơ thể
symptom
/ˈsɪmptəm/
(noun). triệu chứng
dole
/doʊl/
(noun). phần chia được
signal
/ˈsɪgnəl/
(noun). tín hiệu
determinant
/dɪˈtɜrmənənt/
(noun). phương thức
strategy
/ˈstrætəʤi/
(noun). A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim
workout
/ˈwɜrˌkaʊt/
(noun). tập thể dục
accordingly
/əˈkɔrdɪŋli/
(adv). theo đó
spurt
/spɜrt/
(verb). bắn, phọt ra
vigil
/ˈvɪʤəl/
(noun). sự thức đêm
hoard
/hɔrd/
(verb). tích trữ
genetically
/ʤəˈnɛtɪkli/
(adv). về mặt di truyền
emergency
/ɪˈmɜrʤənsi/
(noun). Tình huống khẩn
unbearable
/ənˈbɛrəbəl/
(adj). không thể chịu đựng được
controversial
/ˌkɑntrəˈvɜrʃəl/
(adj). gây tranh cãi
content
/ˈkɑntɛnt/
(noun). Nội dung
critical
/ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
(adj). mang tính phê phán
marathon
/ˈmɛrəˌθɑn/
(noun). đua đường dài
norm
/nɔrm/
(noun). điều thuờng tình
regulator
/ˈrɛgjəˌleɪtər/
(noun). Bộ điều hòa
irrelevant
/ɪˈrɛləvənt/
(adj). không liên quan